Montgomery County Family Therapy
Discover the transformative power of Family Therapy in Montgomery County
Balancing family life comes with its joys and challenges, from moments of deep connection to occasional disputes and the everyday hustle of living together. A strong family foundation helps you navigate these ups and downs with confidence.
When one family member is going through a tough time, it can ripple through everyone. That’s why Montgomery County Family Therapy is here to help. Our sessions focus on fostering trust, resolving conflicts effectively, and promoting mutual growth to create stronger, healthier relationships for your entire family.
Let’s work together to ease frustrations and strengthen your family bonds like never before.
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Meet our Family Therapists in Montgomery County
Looking for support to build stronger and healthier family relationships? Montgomery County Family Therapy is here for you. Our experienced therapists are ready to help you navigate any challenges your family might face. With their extensive experience and compassionate approach, they’ll guide you every step of the way. Check out their bios to see how they can help your family thrive.
Nicole Fayard, LCPC/LPC, NCC
Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and board approved supervisor with a post master’s in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Nicole is also a National Certified Counselor ...
Shelby Willoughby, LCSWC
Shelby is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland. She provides her services predominately through individual therapy but believes in bringing in chosen family systems to promote healing in the ...
Melissa Melendez, LMSW, LGSW
Melissa is a licensed social worker in Maryland and Washington, DC. Melissa is passionate about providing individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, and ...
Mary Carlough, LCSW-C
Affiliated provider, Healing by Design, LLC Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with over 25 years of clinical experience. Mary works with clients struggling with life cycle transitions, ...
Kim Wiltshire, LCPC
Kim specializes in helping adolescents and adults cope with anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, stress management, grief/loss, relationship concerns, self-esteem, self-harm, LGBTQIA+ issues, and general life transitions. She uses a ...
Brooke Shafer, LCPC/LPC
Winner of the Best of Bethesda in Child and Adolescent Counseling for 2024 Brooke has previously worked in Elementary and Middle Schools and in mental health crisis situations, specializing in ...
Beth Haytmanek, LCPC
Affiliated provider, Beth Haytmanek, LLC Beth has a client-centered/humanistic approach with a focus on a strong therapeutic relationship and genuine empathy for her clients. Beth utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT); emotional ...
Aleenia Nakamura, LCSWC
Aleenia is a behavioral therapist bringing extensive experience working with a wide range of diagnoses including mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, and depression. Aleenia is passionate about helping people who ...
Pauliann Long, LCSW-C
Affiliated provider, Inner Passages Therapy & Counseling Pauliann is a heart-centered, integrative clinical practitioner dedicated to helping people navigate major life transitions and crises; cultivate more ease, joy, and balance ...
Matt Korbon, LGPC
Matt serves clients of all ages and backgrounds and is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland. Matt weaves together various treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ...
Rachel Koehn, LCSW
Rachel’s expertise lies in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma related stressors, personality disorders, life transitions, lack of motivation, navigating relationships, body image, and self-esteem. Rachel ...
Shara Concepcion, LMSW
Shara is passionate about helping clients cultivate self-compassion, effective coping strategies, and sustainable peace in their daily lives. She works with adults, adolescents, children, and parents who are overwhelmed by ...
Dallas Matthews, Clinical Graduate Intern
Dallas is a compassionate and empathetic graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at McDaniel College. He possesses a strong foundation in theoretical knowledge and ...
Mark Garrett, LCSW-C
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland and Washington, DC. He is passionate about helping people—especially adults—work through suffering and pain to experience their own personal breakthroughs. ...
Jeremy Brown, LCPC
Jeremy is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a passion for helping individuals, couples and families achieve better mental health and personal growth through counseling. With a belief ...
Meera Raja, Clinical Intern
Meera Raja is currently completing her Master’s in Counseling Psychology. She is committed to creating a positive, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients are heard, understood and empowered. She aims ...
Christina White, LCPC
Christina White, LCPC, is a DBT Linehan Board Certified Clinician committed to providing adherent Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to her clients. Her clinical focus is working with neurodivergent individuals, client with ...
Understanding the Impact of Family Therapy
At the Counseling Center of Maryland in Montgomery County, strengthening and healing family bonds is our passion. We offer tailored family therapy to support families in all forms, whether you’re navigating parent-child dynamics, partner relationships, or any other familial ties. We honor your unique definition of “family” and are here to assist you every step of the way.
Debunking the Myths
You might think that Montgomery County family therapy is only for families in severe distress, but it’s actually a welcoming space for open and honest communication. Our experienced therapists are here to guide you through sessions that transform arguments into understanding conversations, fostering closer family connections.
A Collaborative Start
From the very beginning, your family will work together with a therapist to clarify individual roles, identify specific challenges, and create a customized plan that fits your unique needs. This collaborative approach ensures that every family member’s voice is heard and valued.
Achieving Goals Together
Reaching your family goals is truly a team effort. With the help of your therapist, you’ll outline clear objectives and navigate the journey toward achieving them using personalized and effective methods.
Effective Strategies
Our therapists employ proven techniques to address and transform behaviors that contribute to family issues. This includes improving communication, building trust, enhancing mutual understanding, developing effective coping skills, gaining fresh perspectives, and resolving conflicts.
Committed to Your Family’s Well-Being
We are dedicated to helping you create a more harmonious and healthy family life. Through expert guidance and supportive strategies, our team aims to foster stronger, more positive relationships within your family.
Is Family Therapy the Solution You Need?
Family therapy in Montgomery County isn’t just for times of crisis; it’s beneficial even for families with strong relationships. It provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen bonds and improve understanding among family members.
If you or your loved ones are facing challenges such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Infertility
- Unhealthy relationships
- Communication issues
- Parent-child tension
- Frequent arguments
- Major life changes
- Grief and loss
- Eating disorders
- Marital conflicts
- Addiction or substance abuse
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Therapy can be a powerful step towards better family health and happiness. Our compassionate family therapists in Montgomery County are here to help your family grow stronger and closer.
Start Your Path to Healing in Montgomery County
Many individuals reach out to our Montgomery County family therapy team, sharing the challenge of getting their family members on board with the idea of therapy. Taking the first step by finding a therapist and seeking help for your family is essential, even if not everyone is ready to participate right away. You can begin this journey on your own if needed.
In an individual session, you’ll receive personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Your therapist will help you develop strategies to make your family feel more comfortable about starting therapy and address any personal concerns you might have. Plus, starting therapy through video conferencing can be a convenient way to involve the entire family.
It’s natural to want everyone involved from the beginning, but it’s important to know that starting without the whole family is perfectly fine. Even if some members aren’t present initially, they can still benefit from the therapeutic process. We view your family as a cohesive unit, and as one part grows, it positively impacts everyone.
Book Your Family Therapy Session in Montgomery County
Unlock the potential of your relationships with Montgomery County family therapy.
Our expert therapists are here to support and guide your family through every challenge.
Start your journey to a healthier, happier family today!